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In social studies, we learned the word compass.
What does Compass mean?
Compass is a tool that shows direction.
Dictionary definition
A tool that shows direction, such as north or south.
Example sentences
Compass in a sentence
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Our class map showed how compass helps describe location and land.
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The passage uses compass to explain real-world geography in simple school language.
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Practice 1
What does compass mean?
Compass means a tool that shows direction, such as north or south.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to compass?
Geography term is close in meaning to compass in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to compass?
Different land type gives a useful opposite or contrast to compass.
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kum · pus · strongest beat: kum
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WordCompass.
Partnoun.
MeaningCompass is a tool that shows direction.
ExampleExample: In social studies, we learned the word compass.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kum · pus
- Strongest beat
- kum
- Ending
- pus
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kum.
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Synonyms
Words like Compass
geography termUse for words about places, land, and maps.
location wordUse for vocabulary about where things are.
Antonyms
Opposite words
different land typeUse as a contrast between unlike land or location features.
opposite featureUse as a helpful contrast in map and environment language.
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Word family
Compass word family
Base word
compass
noun
compass
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Hint for students
A compass is a tool that shows direction, especially north, south, east, and west.
Common mix-up
A compass is not the same as a map. A compass shows direction; a map shows places and routes.
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Write one sentence that shows compass without using the word compass. Model sentence: The small tool’s needle pointed north while we hiked through the woods. Clue words: small tool, needle, pointed north, hiked Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a tool used to find direction?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The compass showed that north was behind us.' Why does compass fit better than thermometer?
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